Powerball USA
USA (45 states)
Powerball is America's largest lottery, holding the world record jackpot of $2.04 billion. The lottery is played in 45 US states and is famous for its astronomical prize amounts.
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Check your Powerball USA numbers against historical draws
Latest result
fromWinning numbers
Jackpot
$147.5M
Recent draws
| Date | Numbers | Bonus | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 · 14 · 21 · 31 · 51 | 13 | $132.3M | |
| 17 · 32 · 48 · 60 · 64 | 10 | $121.1M | |
| 4 · 16 · 41 · 48 · 66 | 26 | $112.9M | |
| 10 · 28 · 30 · 46 · 57 | 25 | $97.4M | |
| 4 · 13 · 34 · 61 · 65 | 12 | $86M |
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
22:59 ET
$2.04 Billion
2022
1:292,201,338
1:24.9
How to Play
- 1Choose 5 numbers from 69 (1-69)
- 2Choose 1 Powerball from 26 (1-26)
- 3Draws are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- 4Match just the Powerball to win
Prize Tiers
| Tier | Match | Odds | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 + Powerball | 1:292,201,338 | Jackpot |
| 2 | 5 Correct | 1:11,688,053 | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | 4 + Powerball | 1:913,129 | $50,000 |
| 4 | 4 Correct | 1:36,525 | $100 |
| 5 | 3 + Powerball | 1:14,494 | $100 |
| 6 | 3 Correct | 1:580 | $7 |
| 7 | 2 + Powerball | 1:701 | $7 |
| 8 | 1 + Powerball | 1:92 | $4 |
| 9 | Powerball only | 1:38 | $4 |
History
Powerball started in 1992 and has since produced the largest jackpots in lottery history. The current world record of $2.04 billion was won in November 2022.
FAQ
- Can I play from outside the US?
- US lotteries are officially only playable in the US. However, there are international lottery services that can purchase tickets on your behalf.
- How is the prize paid out?
- You can choose between a lump sum (about 60% of the jackpot) or 30 annual payments.
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